- He added that the abductors suffered gunshot injuries and fled into the bush forcing them to leave behind their captives
At least ten persons who were briefly abducted by bandits in Tsafe town of Zamfara State have regained their freedom.
The victims were rescued by troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) on Tuesday.
The development was contained in a statement by the Information Officer to the Operation, Lt. Suleiman Omale.
According to the statement issued in Gusau on Wednesday, the troops responded to a distress call and were able to overpower the abductors.
He added that the abductors suffered gunshot injuries and fled into the bush having been overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops, forcing them to leave behind their captives.
“Responding swiftly to a distress call on the night of March 12, 2024, OPHD troops engaged in a fierce gun duel with the bandits upon arrival in Tsafe town.
“Through aggressive tactics and unwavering determination, the troops overpowered the bandits forcing them to flee with gunshot wounds through a rocky bush, abandoning the kidnapped victims.
“During subsequent mop-up patrols in the area, the resilient troops intercepted and successfully rescued all the 10 victims and reunited them with their families,” Omale explained.
He said that the General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army Sokoto, Gen. Godwin Matkut, appreciated the troops for their gallant performance, doggedness, brevity, and professionalism.
Matkut urged the troops to maintain the momentum in the pursuit of restoring peace and security in the region
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